2nd Friday Night Out In Onancock, Virginia

It's time for a Friday Night out for Onancock's monthly art stroll with shopping, dining, wine-tastings, art, kayaking and more!

 Our shops, galleries, and restaurants appreciate your continued support! Sponsored by Onancock Business & Civic Association, http://www.onancock.org/ ~ Make a weekend of it and visit Chincoteague's Second Saturday Art Stroll July 9 (www.chincoteagueculturalal​liance.org)

Friday  July 8, 2011

5:00 PM  -  8:00 PM

At the Wharf

Mallards at the Wharf – Menti...on “Second Friday” and get ½ off Johnny Mo’s famous mussels.

SouthEast Expeditions at the Wharf – $10 kayak rentals, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) demo and Kids Camp registration. 757-354-4FUN.

At Historic Onancock School – 6 College Avenue
Visit the many artists in their galleries at the Historic Onancock School.

Gailearai Ealaine – Room 115A – Open 3– 8 p.m. Enter the “creative ways” to use recycled material contest. Winner of a Roseland Theatre ticket announced in September. Refreshments served. 665-4507.

Art in Life Gallery - Room 109 – New works by Rita Whittaker, Maria Gayhart, Dan Bowen, Doug Small and Rose Jeffers. Bidding starts on “Serene Sail” and a free art lesson. 665-1480 theartinlife.com
On North Street and King Street

North Street Market – 5 North St. – 4-6 p.m. Wine tasting of four great wines, reasonably priced. Cheese and snacks served.

The Blarney Stone Pub – 10 North St. – The Americana Lovebirds will keep your toes tapping with the music of several generations. Try the rack of lamb or the Irish filet steak.

Janet’s Café – 49 King St. – will offer light, fresh and healthy dinners during Second Friday: salads, pasta, desserts and coffee. Ice Cream season is here! 787-9495

gardenART on King St. – 44 King St. – Holly Grove Vineyard revisits the garden for a refreshing Summer Wine Tasting and Tim Trout returns with “Sea Brass” jewelry and copper marine art. 787-8818

Richardson Gallery – 24 King St. – “Onancock Scenes” by various artists, including Jack himself and Dan Lawrence, showcasing the town in all its aspects. Reception for the artists with light refreshments.

On Market Street
Inn & Garden Café – 145 Market St. – Attitude Adjustment Hour 5–8 p.m. Reservations: 787-8850

Dawn – 63 Market St. – Will be open in all her glory until 7 p.m.

Great Space ETC – 61 Market St. – Have a cold beverage and see and sit in our new furniture. New fabrics, home scents, lamps, tabletop and gifts. Great square candles too!

Eastern Shore Art League Gallery – 59 Market St. – The summer themes continue with “Shore Fun.” Light refreshments served.

Red Queen Gallery – 57 Market St. – Baltimore painter Melanie Heacock, Karen Tweedie’s new jewelry designs based on lemonade, and Christine Sanders’ “fusion art.” Light refreshments served.

Crockett Gallery – 39 Market St. - Come see Willie Crockett’s new creations and get 20% off this evening! Willie is a Tangier native and an Onancock treasure.

Purls – a yarn shop – 27 Market St. – Stop in and knit with “green” yarns of corn, milk and soy.

Edward Jones – 25 Market St. – Challenge Mary McKenna and try your luck for a hole in one on the corn hole board. You may even win a prize! Refreshments will be served.

Market Street Antiques – 20 Market St. – The store is loaded with a variety of treasures. Make sure to stop by and take a peak! Refreshments served.

Reminder:  Onancock is pet friendly!  Look for the sticker in the window........

Northampton Sheriff Offers Summer Security Tips

Written by

Sheriff David Doughty

On behalf of all of us at the Northampton County Sheriff's Office, I hope you and your family are excited to jump-start your summer plans in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here are some safety tips to help keep your family safe during these busy summer months.

If you're traveling out of town, as so many of Northampton County families are planning to do this summer, keep your travel plans private -- don't "broadcast" when you are traveling away from home, when you are home alone or where your children are if they aren't with you.

Sadly, Facebook and other social media outlets are providing would-be criminals with a wealth of information and knowledge that they can use to commit crimes against people in our community.

Just as important, now that school is out, know who your children are with and the parents of their friends.

We all can do our part to reduce crimes of opportunity by keeping your garage doors closed and locked, back doors and windows locked, and cars locked. Remember to keep your valuables out of plain sight.

As always, it is my privilege to serve as your sheriff and I urge you to contact my office if you have any concerns about crime-prevention efforts in your community.

Make no mistake, my fellow law enforcement officers and I will continue to strive to do everything in our power to serve and protect the citizens of Northampton County.

And please, I hope you'll continue to be an important partner in our efforts to keep Northampton County secure by reporting crimes and suspicious activity when you see them so that we can do our very best to keep our county a safe place to work, play, live and raise our families.

I deeply appreciate your continued support.

The writer is sheriff of Northampton County. Reach him at 757-678-0458.

Source;  http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110706/ESN02/107060367/Sheriff-offers-summer-security-tips?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Eastern Shore News|s

Mosquito Invasion

I don't live anywhere near Locustville, Va. but I can tell you that this is the honest truth about the mosquitoes in Virginia!  You can't go outside at anytime of the day or night.  There is just no outside activity at all - unless you are one of those lucky persons that mosquitoes don't care for.

  Personally, I don't think rain makes a bit of difference.  Neither does tall grass or heat!  There is no standing water and I don't want to deter them with a Bounty sheet or spray myself with OFF.  I just want them DEAD! 

Frankly, I think there are so many of them that the bats, purple martins, etc. are all SICK of eating mosquitoes.

Ms. Hillman- you have my sympathy!

LOCUSTVILLE -- Marilyn Hillman has to prepare herself for battle before she steps into her back yard.

The enemies are small but ferocious. Hillman is suiting herself up to fight mosquitoes.

"I have to wear a lot of clothes," she said. "I cover from neck to ankle to wrist."

A lot of rain during hot weather has had many on the Eastern Shore swatting mosquitos in recent weeks.

As of Wednesday, some parts of Accomack County had received 9.7 inches of rain in just 12 days, according to Tommy Custis, farm manager at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Painter.

That amount of rain is normal for a period of three months.

Tuesday night alone, 1.71 inches of rain fell at the experiment station -- and one inch of that was received over a period of 20 minutes.

Nobody was complaining about the rainfall after dry local conditions.

"The rain is good," said Custis. "If we could space it out, it would be better."

But that high volume of rain created an ideal environment for mosquitos.

"The rain wakes them up," said Tom Kuhar, the entomologist at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

He said last weeks heavy rain caused eggs to hatch and that the warm weather lead to mosquito growth.

"Whenever we have standing water, we get an increase in mosquitoes," he said.

Residents like Hillman have tried to do their best to ward them off. One of the best ways to do this is with a mosquito repellent, although wearing as much clothing as possible helps as well.

For those opposed to using insect repellent, most people say putting a dryer sheet in a pocket can help deter the insects.

Humans aren't the only one effected by the surge in mosquitoes. Animals are also affected. Horses suffer the worst from bites.

"Mosquitos aren't a huge threat for household pets. Horses are different; they can be effected by West Nile," said Jack Hiler, a veterinarian who lives Belle Haven.

Household pets are unlikely to become ill due to mosquito bites but they still feel the sting. Pet owners can apply topical creams such as Advantix to their pets in order to keep away the pests.

Hillman is certainly being affected by the insects. As part of her daily routine, she tries to empty out any containers in her yard that have standing water in them.

However, on a recent morning, she was overwhelmed.

"I couldn't stand it outside this morning," she said. "You can't take a walk, you can't sit on the porch. You walk outside and you are inundated by more mosquitos than I've seen in my life."

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110702/ESN01/107020303/Shore-battles-mosquito-invasion?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Eastern Shore News|s

Hundreds Of Virginia Laws Will Take Effect On Friday

By Wesley P. Hester

On Friday, some Virginia restaurants will have the option of going BYOW — bring your own wine.

It’s just one of nearly 900 bills — out of 2,968 proposed — that passed during this year’s winter General Assembly session. Most of the new laws take effect July 1.

The wide array of new laws ranges from an expansion of the availability of protection orders to new measurement standards for selling shelled oysters. Here are some of the highlights.

ABC

Drinking and driving: Teens who drink and drive will face harsher penalties, including loss of their license for a year and either a $500 minimum fine or 50 hours of community service. Currently, the punishment is loss of license for six months and a maximum fine of $500.

Booze towns: Residents of towns with a population of more than 1,000 will now be able to vote on whether their county should allow the sale of mixed drinks. Previously, town residents could not vote in such county referendums. The law is meant to address situations where a “dry” town is located in a “wet” county, or vice-versa.

Bring your own wine: A new law will allow restaurants to permit patrons to bring their own wine. The catch? The restaurants will be allowed to charge a “corkage” fee for the privilege.

Underage drinking: Anyone who purchases alcoholic beverages for or otherwise helps someone who they know or have reason to believe is younger than 21 obtain or consume alcohol is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Current law does not address consumption or “reason to believe” that the person is underage.

Budget

State workers’ retirement: As part of adjustments to the state’s two-year, $32 billion general fund budget, state workers will be required to pay 5 percent of their salary toward their retirement, but the full 5 percent will be reimbursed in a pay raise.

Business

Chinese drywall disclosure: Real estate licensees and landlords who know of defective Chinese drywall in a dwelling unit must disclose the information to a prospective tenant or buyer. A tenant can terminate the lease if the disclosure is not made within 60 days of the discovery.

Homestead exemptions: A new law adds one family firearm, not exceeding $3,000 in value, to the list of items exempt from creditors. It also increases the maximum exemption for a motor vehicle from $2,000 to $6,000.

Civil law

Protective orders: A law expands the availability of protective orders to any violent, forceful or threatening behavior that results in injury or places one at reasonable risk of death, sexual assault or injury. The orders will now be available regardless of the relationship of the parties involved, removing barriers for non-family members, such as people in dating relationships.

Foreign adoptions: In some cases, adoption of a child in a foreign country will be recognized in Virginia and the parents will not be required to readopt the child. The law also streamlines the process to obtain a certificate of birth for a child adopted in another country and brought into the U.S.

Sexual abuse: Minors who are victims of sexual abuse will now have 20 years from the time of the incident to file a civil lawsuit. The previous statute of limitations was two years.

Criminal justice

Correctional facilities: The Department of Corrections must offer to test an inmate, who does not have a record of a positive test result, for infection with HIV within 60 days of his scheduled discharge. An inmate may decline being tested.

Reckless handling of firearms: For a first offense of reckless handling of firearms, a person’s hunting or trapping license can be revoked for up to five years and for one year to life for a second offense. Currently, a first offense results in a revocation for one year to life and a second offense results in a revocation for an additional period not to exceed five years.

Bond: Use of GPS technology will be allowed for tracking people on secured bond or as a condition of probation or suspended sentence.

Search warrants: Makes the affidavit for a search warrant publicly available only after the warrant has been executed, or 15 days after issuance of the warrant, whichever is earlier.

Education

School year: A school district may begin classes before Labor Day if it is surrounded by other districts that already have a waiver from the state to begin school early. The law was proposed on behalf of the city of Roanoke.

Environment and natural resources

Oysters: The law provides that oysters in the shell may be bought or sold by half bushel or one bushel metallic containers or a container of not less than 2,800 cubic inches and not more than 3,000 cubic inches, the make and model of which has been approved by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Current law prohibits buying or selling oysters in the shell by any measure other than metallic circular tubs with specific dimensions established by law.

Hunting/fishing licenses: Hunters, fishers and trappers will be able to obtain multiple year licenses from the Board of Game and Inland Fisheries. The cost for each year cannot exceed the cost of a single-year license.

Taxes

Produce: Agricultural produce or eggs will be exempt from the sales and use tax when sold in farmers markets and at roadside stands if the seller’s annual income from sales does not exceed $1,000.

Transportation

Funding: The new Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank will make loans to private or public entities and grants to localities for transportation projects.

Traffic lights: Motorcycles, mo-peds and bicycles will be allowed to proceed through red lights so long as the rider comes to a complete stop for 120 seconds, treats the light as a stop sign and determines that it is safe to proceed.

Other

Jury duty: Firefighters, which include emergency medical technicians, lifesaving and rescue squad members and arson investigators, will be exempt from jury service if they request.

Deceased voters: Even if an absentee voter dies before Election Day, the vote still will count so long as the voter was entitled to vote when he cast the ballot.

License plates: Several series of special license plates were authorized by this year’s General Assembly, including the tea-party-themed “Don’t Tread On Me” and “In God We Trust” plates. Others approved include Blue Ridge Parkway, James River Park System and War of 1812 bicentennial plates.

Source;  http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/news/2011/jun/27/tdmain01-new-laws-take-effect-july-1-ar-1135005/

NASA Rocket Launch From Wallops Set For Thursday

Seventeen educational experiments will fly June 23 on a Terrier- Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket from NASA’s Launch Range at the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

The experiments built by university instructors and students from across the country were developed through programs conducted with the Colorado and Virginia and Space Grant Consortia. The programs are designed to provide participants an introduction in building small experiments that can be launched on sounding rockets.

Based on the approved range schedule, the rocket is set for launch between 6 and 10 a.m. EDT. The backup launch days are June 24 and 25. The rocket will be visible to residents in the Wallops area. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 5 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launch.

The launch will be webcast beginning at 5 a.m. on launch day at: http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/webcast

Launch status can be followed on Twitter at:http://www.Twitter.com/NASA_Wallops

Launch status also is available at the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.

Further information on this mission is available on the Internet at: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/news/rockon2011.html

No Taxpayer Dollars Are Planned To Be Use In Tangier Barge Project

No taxpayer dollars are planned to be used in a project initiated by Congressman Scott Rigell to help ease erosion on Tangier Island.

In a conference call on Monday morning, Rigell said that as of now no taxpayer dollars will be spent. Rigell, along with Ron Mills of Bay Bridge Enterprises, Mayor James Eskridge of Tangier, and Town Council Member laid out the plan to sink barges on the Islands east side.

Mills said the barges that will be used are seaworthy, will have never been used to transport oil or other substances that could harm the environment, but can no longer be used for commercial undertakings.

The barges will be placed in strategic locations, sunk and then anchored. In the fall, the Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a dredging operation near Tangier Island. Mills said hopefully those involved in this project will be able to convince the Army Corps of Engineers to dump the spoils on and around the sunken barges.

Bay Bridge Enterprises will work in cooperation with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation will also be involved.

Rigell said this project will be complimentary with already existing projects to help erosion and it will help protect the jobs and livelihood of the watermen on Tangier.

Rigell hopes the project will be finished in 3 months, but said 6 months is a more realistic goal.

Source; shoredailynews.com

Criminals Attempt Scam On Shore Bank Customers

Shore Bank customers received a letter this week from Hampton Roads Bankshares stating that a number of their customers have been victims of a text message "phishing" scam.

According to a letter signed from Brenda Payne, Senior Vice President of Hampton Roads Bankshares, criminals are sending text messages under the pretense that the messages are being sent from the Bank. The text message incorrectly states that the person's debit card has been deactivated and instructs the customer to call the Bank at the provided number. But the number is not the Bank's phone and is actually a number established by the scammers. If the number is dialed, callers hear what seems to be a legitimate call center and they are asked to enter their card number, followed by a request for their pin number. Once the scammers have this information, they are able to create fake cards and make ATM withdrawals.

If you receive this text, do not respond by text or call any phone numbers provided. Payne's letter reminds customers not to share debit card numbers or PINs with anyone.

Shore Bank will never ask for your PIN or any password used to access accounts because the information is personal.

You are encouraged report the incident with your bank, including the phone number you were asked to call.

If you have already shared this information with someone as a result of a text message, call 1-800-523-4175 immediately.

Source; shoredailynews.com

Hunting and Fishing Licenses To Increase July 1

If you hunt or fish read this:

Effective July 1, 2011, some hunting and fishing license fees will be increasing in Virginia. This was the first license fee increase since 2006 and only the second license fee increase for hunting and fishing since 1988.

The basic annual fishing and hunting licenses for adult Virginia residents will increase from $18 to $23 which includes the $1 license agent fee. Annual youth licenses will not increase. Non-resident fees for similar licenses were increased by the same percentage as the resident fees. A list of fishing and hunting licenses and the fees to purchase them, including the cost for non-residents, is available below.

The Board of Game and Inland Fisheries enacted the fee increase at their May 3, 2011 meeting with an effective date of July 1. At that same time they created a facility use permit for Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) wildlife management areas or public fishing lakes that will go into effect January 1, 2012. Anyone over 16 years old who does not have an annual hunting, fishing, or trapping license or a boat registration will need this new use permit. Users will have the choice of paying $4 for a daily pass or $23 for an annual pass to all VDGIF facilities

Source;  shoredailynews.com

Storms Cause Minor Damage In Local Area

A line of thunderstorms moved through the Eastern Shore at about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon accompanied by high winds and in one area hail.


The storms hit causing two tractor trailers to be overturned on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. One was on the northbound trestle and the other on the southbound lane.


In the Atlantic area heavy winds, and hail and at least one unofficial report of a funnel cloud citing were reported.


Elsewhere there were reports of tree branches down in the Leemont area and one tree that partially obstructed traffic on the road near Drummonds Mill Pond.


The storms passed quickly but stronger storms south of here caused damage in the Tidewater area with power outages and downed trees.

Source;  shoredailynews.com

Hurricane Preparation Tax Holiday Begins Wednesday

Virginians who want to stock up on batteries, bottled water and other supplies for the hurricane season will get a tax break next week.

Starting Wednesday, May 25, and continuing for seven days, a sales tax holiday will spare them state and local levies for items deemed eligible. They include flashlights, first aid kits and big-ticket items such as generators priced at $1,000 or less.

U.S. government forecasters announced Thursday they expect three to six major hurricanes from an above average Atlantic storm season.

For a full list of products eligible for the sales-tax break, go to http://www.tax.virginia.gov/.  

Source; shoredailynews

Northampton County - Director of Building Arrested and Charged With Abduction

According to Northampton County Sheriff David L. Doughty, Jr., on May 9, 2011, Mark Edward Cline Sr., 52, of Exmore was arrested in connection with a December 11, 2010 incident occurring in Northampton County.

Mark Cline, Sr. was charged with abduction, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and brandishing.

Cline is listed as the Northampton County Building Department's Director of Building. A call to Northampton County Administrator Katherine H. Nunez was not returned on Wednesday afternoon.

He is currently being held in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail with no bond.

Source; http://www.shoredailynews.com/

Football Tailgating Gets City's OK- But Not For Parrotheads

If you plan on attending the Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band concert  at Farm Bureau Live (formerly Virginia Beach Amphitheater) leave the margarita mixers at home.  Buffett is performing May 26, 2011.

By Deirdre Fernandes
VIRGINIA BEACH

Ain't no wastin' away at all in this parking lot
Toss away that drink blender and beer
Some fans claim that it's a shame to tailgating norms
But you know it's the city way

 My apologies to the Jimmy Buffett fans out there, but I couldn't resist. I also can't get Buffett's "Margaritaville" out of my head.

That song, along with "Come Monday" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," served as the soundtrack to the week I spent in Honduras helping build a school with my church youth group. Buffett was playing in the background as our rickety bus drove down rural hillsides on the road to Mayan temples.

The singer is synonymous with good times.

But, alas, this isn't Margaritaville, or even Honduras. It's Virginia Beach. And local Parrotheads will have to enjoy Buffett's upcoming performance without the usual pre-concert tailgating party.

So wear your Tommy Bahama shirt to the amphitheater on May 26, but leave the tequila at home.

Virginia Beach mostly prohibits drinking in public places. The City Council made an exception last December for the United Football League, which will be playing at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex stadium. UFL officials successfully argued that tailgating is an essential part of going to football games.

However, the change does not extend to the amphitheater because the managers of the concert arena didn't ask for it, said Mayor Will Sessoms.

Sessoms, who plans to attend the event, said he'll still have a good time, even without the tailgating.
"I've got to look responsible," he joked.

But some fans are peeved.

Beach officials have received a handful of questions about the legality of tailgating. And rumors abound that Buffett didn't make the Beach a stop on his tour for nearly a decade because of the tailgating code.

Barry Ezell, a Beach resident and Buffett fan, said even stores near the amphitheater are promoting the concert with cases of Corona and paper palm tree displays. Ezell and his wife travel up to Massachusetts every year for a Buffett concert.

"Tailgates (yes, with alcohol) are part of the big draw," Ezell wrote in an email.

Buffett fans are older and more responsible, said Ezell, who is an associate professor at Old Dominion University.

"We're not the types to go crazy and jump around in a mosh pit and start fights," Ezell wrote.

But come concert time May 26, these fans will also have to go inside the arena and buy a beer from the amphitheater concession stand.

Source; http://hamptonroads.com/node/599069

Officials In Southwest Va. Disappointed By FEMA Denial

The Associated Press

Officials in an area of southwest Virginia hard hit last month by tornadoes say they are disappointed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state's request for disaster assistance.

FEMA denied the request Saturday, indicating the damage was not severe enough to qualify for federal assistance. More than two dozen tornadoes hit Virginia in April, killing 10, destroying more than 200 homes and damaging more than 1,000 others.


Gov. Bob McDonnell said he may appeal the decision.


"I think it's going to be devastating to the county," Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman told the Bristol Herald Courier. "I was disappointed certainly. I'm sure a lot of people were counting on federal assistance to provide some help."


Pokey Harris, Washington County's director of emergency management, said officials are taking steps to ensure the recovery process stays on track despite the denial.


"Washington County officials are committed to leaving no stone unturned in seeking assistance for the citizens affected by the tornado," Harris said.


The FEMA assistance was sought for the counties of Halifax, Pulaski and Washington.


Even if federal aid had come through, it would not have completely covered all the damage, said Bob Spieldenner, director of public affairs for the Virginia Department of Emergency Services.


"Even if we had gotten the assistance, it would've taken community help," he said. "It's going to go back to the community and the volunteers working together to rebuild."


He said he, too, expected FEMA assistance. "At this point, we thought we had a pretty good case," he said.

FEMA money would help families and businesses whose property was damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance. Several homes that were damaged or destroyed did not have insurance.

If the state appeals, it will require officials to gather new data about the extent of the damage, which could take several weeks, Spieldenner said.


Officials also could apply for loans through the Small Business Administration. But the appeal process has to run out before officials can request that help, he said.


"Apparently, we can spend all sorts of money on many frivolous federal programs, but not for those who are truly in need of disaster relief," said U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem. "I urge the governor to appeal this decision so that the people affected by these devastating storms get the support they need to begin rebuilding."

Source; http://hamptonroads.com/node/599056

Spielberg will film 'Lincoln' in Richmond, Petersburg

Written By: Olympia Meola
Hollywood directing icon Steven Spielberg will film his upcoming historical drama, "Lincoln," in the Richmond and Petersburg area.


Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that the film, based on the book “Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, will begin filming in the fall. The movie is slated for release in 2012.


Academy Award-winning actors Daniel Day-Lewis will play Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field will play Mary Todd Lincoln.


The news is a score for McDonnell who has pumped up the state’s film incentive fund. The incentive package includes $1 million from the Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund, $2.5 million from the Virginia Motion Picture Tax Credit program and $1.1 million in in-kind contributions, according to McDonnell’s office.


The amount of funding awarded to a project is based on Virginia workers hired and the purchase of Virginia based goods and services, according to the governor’s office.


“We are honored that Steven Spielberg, an award-winning and visionary film maker, has chosen the commonwealth for this important film. It is especially notable coming during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and emancipation,” McDonnell said.  “Steven is an exceptional storyteller who brings historic themes to life on screen, resulting in such important and influential films as 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Schindler’s List,' 'Munich and the mini-series 'Band of Brothers.'I have no doubt that 'Lincoln' will quickly join the ranks of those famous works.”


Spielberg said, in the news release, that “Virginia’s rich historic legacy, coupled with the remarkable period architecture found in Richmond and Petersburg, make Central Virginia the ideal location for this production.”

Source; http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/breaking-news/2011/may/04/spielberg-will-film-lincoln-richmond-petersburg-ar-1016102/?sc_cid=RTD-BNEWS-Breaking

~PANCAKE SUPPER~

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE SUPPER

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

in

Jenkins Bridge, Virginia

SUNDAY   May 1, 2011

4:00 PM  until  7:00 PM

MENU:  Regular and buckwheat pancakes, fried apples, sausage, scrambled eggs and drinks

Tickets:  Adults - $8.00 each     Children   $4.00 each

Tickets can be purchased from any church member or by calling the church office at 824-5043.

Only a  limited number  of tickets will be available at the door.

Takeouts will be available after 5 p.m.

The women of the church will be host a bazaar. Baked goods, books, craft items, and flower bulbs will be for sale.

A hand-crafted "bird condo" will be featured as a raffle item.

Supreme Court Rejects Review Of Health Care Law

The Supreme Court rejected a call Monday from Virginia's attorney general to depart from its usual practice and put review of the health care law on a fast track. Instead, judicial review of President Barack Obama's signature legislation will continue in federal appeals courts.

The justices turned down a request by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a leading opponent of the law, to resolve questions about its constitutionality quickly. The Obama administration opposed Cuccinelli's plea.

Only rarely, in wartime or a constitutional crisis, does the court step into a legal fight before the issues are aired in appellate courts. Hearings already are scheduled in May and June in three appeals courts.

The case still could reach the high court in time for a decision by early summer 2012.

Justice Elena Kagan apparently took part in the court's order Monday, as there was no announcement that any justice sat out. There had been questions about whether she would participate because she served as Obama's solicitor general when the law was passed. Kagan indicated in Senate testimony last year that she played no role in the administration's planning and handling of challenges to the law.

So far, five federal judges have ruled on challenges to the law. Two Republican appointees, in Florida and Virginia, have declared it unconstitutional in whole or in part. Three Democratic appointees, in Michigan, Virginia and Washington, D.C., have upheld it.

Cuccinelli filed suit on behalf of Virginia, while 26 states joined in a separate lawsuit in Florida claiming that Congress exceeded its authority in requiring citizens to buy health insurance or pay a penalty starting in 2014.

In asking the high court to pluck the health care cases from the appeals courts before decisions were rendered there, Cuccinelli said delay imposes a "crippling uncertainty" upon the states.

In December, U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson in Richmond declared that the heart of the sweeping legislation -- the requirement that citizens buy health insurance or pay a penalty starting in 2014 -- is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson of Florida came to the same conclusion in January in striking down the law in its entirety.

Both rulings have been put on hold pending appeals.

In the meantime, the federal and state governments have begun to put in place other parts of the law, including changes in payment rates under the Medicare system for older and disabled Americans and a provision allowing children up to age 26 to remain on the parents' health insurance policies.

Source; shoredailynews.com

Town Clerk Charged With Embezzlement

ONANCOCK, Va. (WAVY) - Police arrested and charged the town clerk of Onancock with embezzlement, after recording her actions over the past month with a hidden camera.

Police said Patricia Colleen Reiber, of the 15000 block of Waterfield Street in Painter, was charged with embezzlement of public funds by a public officer.

State police started started watching Reiber on March 18, and made the arrest on April 19.

According to court documents, police installed a hidden camera into the town office at the town hall. Over the last month, police recorded Reiber taking money from the register and petty cash drawers on several occasions.

Police said they do not know the total amount of what she took, but at one time, she allegedly stole $200.

Reiber is currently out on bond.

Source; http://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/news/local/town-clerk-charged-with-embezzlement_3782589

Arrests In Keller Post Office Burglary

According to Major Todd Godwin, on Wednesday, April 6 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Accomack County Sheriffs Office received a report regarding a breaking & entering at the Keller Post Office. Taken from the post office was an undisclosed amount of property and damage was also reported as a result of the burglary.


Major Godwin stated that Accomack County Investigators processed the scene of the crime and further investigation led to the identification and arrest of several suspects involved.


Barry T. Dewaal, age 50 of Melfa, was arrested April 7 on a charge of receiving stolen property. He was released on a $2500 bond.


Brandon Durrua, age 23 of Onley, was arrested April 11 on charges of breaking & entering and grand larceny. He is incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.


Alex Dewaal, age 21 of Melfa, was arrested April 13 on charges of breaking and  entering and grand larceny. He was released on a $1500 bond.


Assisting in the investigation were the United States Postal Inspectors and the Onley Police Department.

Source; shoredailynews.com

Taste Of The Eastern Shore

Almost two dozen Eastern Shore restaurants will bring out their most tempting edibles on Sunday, April 17 from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club to raise money for the Foodbank on the Eastern Shore, a branch of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Taste of the Eastern Shore is the ultimate sampling of mouthwatering "tastes" of more that 20 of the Shore's culinary eateries. Presented by the Melfa Rotary Club, this annual event will be an exciting afternoon of food tasting featuring the appetizer, entree, and dessert specialties from some of the Shore's top restaurants and wineries.

"Our hungry neighbors up and down the Shore depend on our Foodbank," said Charmin Horton, Manager of the Eastern Shore branch. "The Rotary Club and all of the restaurants involved help us make it possible to distribute groceries to those who need it. I encourage everyone to come, eat, and support the Foodbank's mission of feeding the hungry."


The Foodbank on the Eastern Shore annually serves over 12,000 unduplicated local working individuals, children, and senior citizens struggling to put food on the table. It takes more than 900,000 pounds of donated and purchased food every year to keep them from going hungry. Money raised through ticket sales will go directly to the local Foodbank to help our neighbors in need.


A limited number of tickets are now on sale on and can be purchased from any Melfa Rotary member; at the Foodbank in Tasley; The Book Bin, Four Corner Plaza in Onley; Rayfield's Pharmacy in both Nassawadox and Cape Charles. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Early purchases are recommended. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (if available). For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Foodbank at 757-787-2557.

Source; shoredailynews

Announcement Made For Preferred Hospital Location

Riverside's evaluation of and due diligence on two properties revealed that a 55acre parcel on Market Street behind Four Corners Plaza will best meet the needs for building a new hospital.


Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (RSMH) has applied to the Virginia Department of Health for a Certificate of Public Need to relocate the inpatient hospital in an area defined by the local Board of Directors as "between Keller and Parksley". RSMH's evaluation team and its local Board chose this site as the best location from which to serve the medical needs of all the citizens on the Virginia Eastern Shore in the decades to come.


"From this location we will be positioned to serve the entire Eastern Shore community well into the future. We chose the location because of its ease of access from Route 13 and its proximity to the center of population in our service area," said Joseph P. Zager, Administrator of RSMH.


Riverside is planning to convert the Nassawadox campus to an ambulatory healthcare complex. In keeping with the trend toward outpatient care, the current hospital campus is planned to include: urgent care, diagnostic imaging services, laboratory services, rehabilitation services and a strong physician presence.

Source; shoredailynews.com